The
first release from RBW Records! This outstanding album
features John Obetz commanding the giant Aeolian-Skinner
organ through performances of his most requested recital and
recording repertoire. Stereo Surround® was used to
capture the incredible sound of the fantastic space of the
Auditorium and all the nuances of this great
instrument.

This
third album from John Obetz debuts the fabulous new Casavant
organ of the RLDS Temple Building. The craftsmanship of
Casavant combined with the unique architecture of the RLDS
Peace Temple in Independence, Missouri and the world class
talent of Dr. Obetz has vaulted this offering as one of
RBW's most popular recordings.The 60 stop/102 rank organ,
set in a bright acoustic with 4 seconds of reverberation, is
considered one of the most beautiful organs of our
time.

This
album features some of the greatest literature for organ and
brass performed in the richly reverberant space of the RLDS
Peace Temple. The 60 stop/102 rank Casavant organ is a
perfectly balanced partner with the five brass instruments,
and together they fill the 1 1/2 million cubic feet of space
with glorious sounds beyond description. This is a sonic
spectacular to be treasured!

Total
time 52:19

Marche
Triomphale
Gloria
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreistet
Entrata Festiva
Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary
Salvum Fac Populum Tuum
Solemn Entry of the Knights of the order of St.
John

This
latest release from John Obetz features favorite pieces from
the archives of the AUDITORIUM ORGAN radio program. It
celebrates Dr. Obetz's 31 years as principal organist for
the RLDS World Headquarters and the priceless contribution
of his talents.This
historical document is a "must have" for any fan of the
popular program, and is a sonic masterpiece that captures
the glory of the world-famous 113 rank
Aeolian-Skinner organ at the RLDS Auditorium in
Independence, Missouri. Highlighted are recordings
fromthe
1970's and early 1980's.

Total time 71:21

Diapason,
Jan, 2000 Even though this is a "greatest hits" album of
audience favorites, it accurately represents the mix of
standard repertoire and more unusual fare heard on the
show.
The performances are all of the uniformly high quality
radio listeners came to expect week after week.
Sound quality from the master tapes - recorded in the
late seventies and early eighties - is very good with
minimal hiss; the Trompette en chamade's silver stings are
still thrilling. The radio program's familiar voice-over
introduction, with the opening bars of the Bach G Minor
Fantasy underneath, is here too. This disc is a high-powered
blast from the past, but, more importantly, it is a musical
and eminently enjoyable compilation. Affectionately
recommended.
-
Randy L. Beighbarger